Confessions of a Womanizer

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Confessions of a Womanizer
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Film poster
Directed byMiguel Ali
Written byMiguel Ali
Produced by
  • Erick Crespo
  • Julia Haye
  • Rosalinda Morales
  • Pauline Ocon
  • Tim Schaaf
  • Jennie Marie Virgilio
Starring
CinematographyErick M. Crespo
Edited byBrad E. Wilhite
Music byLeland Cox
Production
companies
  • Mogar Pictures
  • Conquistador Films
  • Tower 8 Pictures
  • Rabia
  • Harbor House Films
Distributed byHarbor House Films
Release dates
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Confessions of a Womanizer (also known as Confessions of a Sex Addict) is a 2014 American comedy-drama film directed and written by Miguel Ali [1] and starring Gary Busey, C. Thomas Howell, Andrew Lawrence, and Jillian Rose Reed.

Contents

Story

Richie (Andrew Lawrence) is an arrogant guy whose only priority is a new girl every week, until he finds himself in a real relationship with Megan (Jillian Rose Reed). [2] It causes him to confess his womanizing and how it was sparked by a scar caused years ago. His new best friend, Ginger, a transgender prostitute, helps bring these wounds to the surface.

Cast

Production

In September 2012, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Jillian Rose Reed would star as Richie's love interest. [2] Filming took place at the Silver Dream Factory Studio in Laguna Hills, California, and at the Harbor House Diner in Sunset Beach, California.

Opening

Confessions of a Womanizer is opening nationwide with AMC Theatres on October 14, 2016. [3]

Awards

Confessions of a Womanizer screened at 30 film festivals and won 10 awards. [4] Kelly Mantle, who is genderfluid, made history when the film's producers sought both supporting actor and supporting actress consideration for their performance and The Academy granted the request. [5]

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References

  1. "Confessions of a Womanizer". Turner Classic Movies . Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Philiana Ng (September 12, 2012). "'Awkward' Actress to Star in Indie Relationship Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
  3. "Home". ConfessionsofaWomanizer.com.
  4. "Film Festivals & Awards | Confessions of a Womanizer". Archived from the original on 2016-10-11. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
  5. Tapley, Kristopher (9 December 2016). "Gender-Fluid Actor Kelly Mantle Makes Oscar History". Variety . Retrieved 10 December 2016.